Why Zeeland?
Three-quarters of Zeeland’s soil is used for food production. Many prominent local or international companies have already found their way to Zeeland. Not only for its excellent production possibilities, but also for the many opportunities Zeeland offers for the processing, packaging, storage, transhipment and transport of agri-food products.
In Zeeland, we are pushing hard for the protein transition and the province is seeing substantial developments in robotisation in the sector. Zeeland offers many advantages in this regard, particularly for producing insect-based proteins, plant-based meat substitutes and land-based aquaculture.
Zeeland is a very suitable location for a variety of players in the agri-food sector thanks to its attractive maritime climate.
With an annual average of 1,650 hours of sunshine, Zeeland is the sunniest area in the Netherlands. Fresh clean water is always nearby, for example, for fish farming on land or as cooling water for industries.
Zeeland is very strategically located between two ports of global importance: Rotterdam and Antwerp. And one of Europe’s largest ports is actually located in Zeeland: North Sea Port, which includes the ports of Vlissingen, Terneuzen and Ghent and is also known as the gateway to Europe. Congestion-free connections by water, road and rail provide access to the hinterland and the North Sea.
Zeeland’s agri-food cluster is large and diverse, comprising significant players in the producing and processing industry and pioneers in aquaculture and the development of sustainable proteins. North Sea Port has its own Food Port with specialised facilities and service providers.

Developments in Zeeland’s agrifood sector
In Zeeland, we are pushing hard for the protein transition and the province is seeing substantial developments in robotisation in the sector.
Interested in establishing or expanding your agrifood business in Zeeland?
We can guide you through the process. From finding a location to financing opportunities and matchmaking.
Subsidies and incentives
Subsidies and incentives can contribute significantly to the financing of your business in Zeeland. In addition to the favourable corporate tax in the Netherlands, both the regional and national government and Europe offer many reliable incentives from which you can benefit.